Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0258 | 11/25/2002 | 02234 | 636052 | Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt | 11/04/2002 |
| 00142 | 07/10/2000 | 618529 | Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| 12120 | 11/01/1998 | 613139 | Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 17810 | 05/01/2004 | 10008569 | Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt | 08/05/2004 | |
| 03261 | 01/05/2003 | 10008279 | New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt | 07/26/2004 | |
| 01137 | 07/09/2001 | 620988 | Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt | 09/05/2001 | |
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| 04217 | 11/01/2004 | 10013369 | General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| 14918 | 05/01/2001 | 620183 | This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster (vic / hec / icm) replacement. *tt | 07/19/2001 | |
| 13031 | 08/01/1999 | 6091830 | Subject regarding junt-in-time pcm reprogram. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 12704 | 05/01/1999 | 6091676 | Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 0062 | 03/20/2000 | 612908 | Some vehicles may exhibit idle di[ after a tip-in/tip-out maneuver, spark knock/detonation on acceleration or light load. *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
| 99147 | 07/12/1999 | 608423 | Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt | 11/24/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 02136 | 07/08/2002 | 635994 | On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the shift lever from the park position. stop lamp operation may also be affected. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver can not see speedometer when entering areas of shade when wearing sunglasses on a sunny day. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| The brake light switch failed in the consumer's 1999 lincoln town car. *nm the brake pedal felt spongy. the shifter could not be moved into drive or reverse. the cruise control would not deactivate when the consumer pressed the brake, it had to be turned off manually. *nm *sb *nm | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 70000 | 6 | |
| The consumer's vehicle has required multiple repairs to include ball joint replacement, turned rotors and idler arm replacement. the vehicle only has 70000 miles. *nm the cruise would not shut off without a near skid amount of braking, this would also occur because the shifter would not come out of the park position. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 10/27/2000 | |
| While driving at 25 mph vehicle stalls. consumer has to come to a complete stop to start again. consumer feels this is very dangerous.*ak consumer states transmission vibrates after driving and is also noisy. *slc | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner,and brakes. rotor were turned, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor . consumer took vehicle to the dealership. mechanic stated defective pads affected rotors, and rotors had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/07/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| The driver's side rear axle seal leaked. *ph there was no warranty on the passenger side axle or the rear end. *nm | |||